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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield System

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield System consists of 36 independently operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield member Companies, a Federal Employee Program and an Association that serves the collective needs of the 99 million Americans on Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance plans. Providing local solutions that improve access to affordable, quality healthcare, each of the 36 independent and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies deliver health insurance coverage for 99 million members across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Check our FAQs for more information.